Waste Battery Module Disassembly Mechanism for Safe Shell Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for disassembling waste battery modules are manual, cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, posing risks of bodily injury from sharp cuts and inefficient recycling processes.
Innovation Solution
A disassembling mechanism for waste battery modules incorporating a clamping mechanism, cutting mechanism, placement platform, storage box, traction mechanism, and linkage mechanism, which automates the disassembly process by clamping, cutting, and separating the battery shell from its inner core.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual dismantling methods are used, then operational flexibility is maintained, but labor intensity increases and safety risks arise from sharp cuts and improper operations
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the disassembly process into distinct functional modules: clamping mechanism for securing the battery, cutting mechanism for precise shell separation, and collection mechanisms for organized storage of components. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function safely and efficiently, eliminating manual handling risks while maintaining operational control
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces automated mechanisms as intermediaries between the operator and the dangerous cutting process. The clamping mechanism acts as an intermediary to securely hold the battery, the cutting mechanism serves as an intermediary to perform the hazardous cutting operation, and the collection frames act as intermediaries to receive and contain components. This eliminates direct human exposure to sharp cuts and improper operations
2Productivity
If automated disassembly devices are introduced, then safety and efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into integrated mechanisms to reduce overall system complexity. The clamping mechanism combines positioning and securing functions, the cutting mechanism integrates cutting and separation operations, and the collection system merges storage and organization functions. This functional integration achieves high productivity while controlling device complexity through coordinated multi-function components
Solution Approach 2:
The device employs universal components that perform multiple functions. The substrate serves as both the mounting platform and structural support. The sliding rod and sliding block mechanisms provide both movement control and positioning functions. The gear box and linkage rack enable both rotational motion and force transmission. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, managing complexity while maintaining high disassembly efficiency
3Ease of manufacture
If manual peeling of battery shells is performed, then simple equipment is used, but time consumption increases and labor intensity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical peeling process with an automated cutting mechanism. Instead of manual peeling tools and operations, a motor-driven cutting blade automatically separates the battery shell. This substitution dramatically reduces disassembly time and labor intensity while maintaining equipment simplicity through the use of a straightforward cutting mechanism rather than complex automated systems
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The mechanism significantly reduces the complexity and risk of manual disassembly, improves the disassembly rate of battery modules, and enables efficient collection and recycling of battery components, thereby protecting operators and conserving resources.
Implementation Method 1
a spring is sleeved outside the sliding rod between the sliding block and the fixed end of the cutting mechanism
Implementation Method 2
the linkage rack is capable of pushing the sliding rod to drive the gear in the gear box to rotate when sliding and displacing along the sliding rod, and linking the movable platform to rotate around a rotating shaft thereof
Implementation Method 3
a cutting mechanism, a placement platform, a storage box, a traction mechanism and a linkage mechanism at a top portion; the clamping mechanism and the cutting mechanism are respectively located at two ends of the top portion of the substrate
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AI summary
A disassembling mechanism for a waste battery module includes a substrate. The substrate is provided with a clamping mechanism, a cutting mechanism, a placement platform, a storage box, a traction mechanism and a linkage mechanism at a top portion. The linkage mechanism includes a sliding rod, a sliding block, a linkage rack and a gear box. The traction mechanism is fixed at one end of the clamping mechanism far away from the placement platform. One end of a traction member of the traction mechanism is connected with the cutting mechanism, and the other end of the traction member is connected with the sliding block.